Morelos Nahuatl, which like other
Nahuatl variants is commonly called mexicano, is spoken
in various towns and communities scattered throughout the state of Morelos. The most important towns are
Cuentepec, Hueyapan, Santa Catarina, and Xoxocotla. Even though
Tetelcingo is also located in the state of Morelos, its speech
is quite different from that of the other Morelos towns.

The inhabitants of Cuentepec relate that their ancestors originally came from the
citadel of Xochicalco,
which is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the current location of the town.
Another tradition
places the original location to the west, across the Tembembe river.

A pyramid in Xochicalco

According to the 2000 INEGI census the population of the Nahua
speakers of Morelos is 18,656.

Hueyapan is famous for its production of beautiful woolen cloth woven on a backstrap
loop, one of the most beautiful and ancient handicrafts in Morelos.

The women of Cuentepec and Hueyapan still wear their traditional clothing. In Cuentepec it consists of a
pleated dress and apron.

The economy of the area is primarily based on agriculture. However during the dry season, many people look for
work in the surrounding areas and many men leave their town for seasonal work elsewhere in Mexico or in the
United States. In Cuentepec people grow mainly corn, beans, chiles and peanuts; Hueyapan is known for its
cooler climate, more frequent rainfall and its variety of fruit trees. In Cuentepec women and children collect
wooden sticks to make small brooms that are sold in various market towns. Some of the elder women also produce
pottery.